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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.33, 10,188.14 and 5,893.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.33, 10,188.14 and 5,893.46 is: 8,143.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.33 : 10,188.14 = 5,893.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.33/10,188.14 = 5,893.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.33x = 10,188.14 × 5,893.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.33x = 60,043,359.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,043,359.36/7,373.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,143.32

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